Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday underscored the central role of languages in sustaining India’s civilisational continuity, stating that the country’s languages, regions, and ...

This summer I’ve been learning Tamil. Not only is it the primary language spoken in Tamil Nadu, a state in Southern India, it’s my mother tongue — a language everybody else in my family speaks.

Language is a critical part of the country’s moves toward post-war reconciliation, especially when it comes to grassroots efforts. The Sri Lankan government’s recent announcement that it would ...

BERKELEY — Learning a new language can sometimes be a hobby or requirement, but for Brian Linebaugh, it became a lifelong pursuit that led him across the world and ultimately inspired a documentary ...

Having spent over 40 years as a teacher, P.M.A. Amanullah, a Singapore national, has launched www.sorkkal.com, a website that he hopes will help more people learn Tamil easily. “Three years ago, I ...

FOUR non-Indians are among those who have signed up for free Tamil classes launched in George Town, Penang, reflecting an interest in the language beyond the Indian community.